Temple Grandin

Director Mick Jackson teams with screenwriters Christopher Monger and William Merritt Johnson to tell the story of autistic icon Temple Grandin, a woman who refused to let her disorder limit her true potential. Adapted from Grandin's own writings, the film allows/a>/a>/a>

Overview

Director Mick Jackson teams with screenwriters Christopher Monger and William Merritt Johnson to tell the story of autistic icon Temple Grandin, a woman who refused to let her disorder limit her true potential. Adapted from Grandin's own writings, the film allows the audience to experience the world much like she does while recounting her colorful life and remarkable achievements from childhood to adulthood.

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The story is really beautifully told and truly uplifting! Claire Danes was not only believable, but she seemed to disappear into the character and she did so with great sensitivity and respect.

AlchemystAZ

More than 1 year ago

One of the very best bio-pics ever made. Danes' wild acting style (viz Homeland) fits this real person's uplifting life perfectly. That someone so limited from birth can achieve such brilliance is surprising and inspiring. The only problem for some people is the fact that cattle slaughtering is featured. One friend of mine, a vegetarian, refused to watch this movie because of the cattle killing. But the movie does NOT promote animal cruelty--just the opposite. Tolerance of people's Differences is the main lesson, but it's NOT preachy.